Your stay — Pondok Ubud
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The Property — Pondok Ubud
Pondok Ubud is a modest three-star hotel in central Depok, offering straightforward value for travellers on a budget. The lobby feels functional and fairly basic — tiled floors, a small front desk, and simple seating — with little in the way of design flair. Its main appeal is as a practical overnight stop: clean rooms, air conditioning, and proximity to the train station and University of Indonesia. It suits short-stay guests who just need a bed near transport links rather than any resort experience.
Chronicles of Depok
Depok began as a 17th-century feudal estate (part of the VOC's land grants) before evolving into a planned colonial settlement for freed slaves. The city expanded rapidly from the 1970s onward with the building of the University of Indonesia campus, transforming it into a sprawling commuter city. Today it exists largely as a southern satellite of Jakarta, known for its student population, mall culture, and severe traffic congestion. Architecturally, it mixes Dutch colonial remnants with utilitarian concrete blocks and newer glass commercial towers. Its contemporary identity is defined by youthful energy, cheap eats, and a constant hum of motorbikes.
Best Time to Visit
Full Depok guide →Best months
June to August for low rainfall and relatively bearable humidity, plus school holidays that keep local attractions lively but not chaotic.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak dry season, coinciding with the national school break; hotel prices in Depok climb 15–30% and local malls and food courts get packed.
Budget shoulder season
May and September offer discounts of 20–40% against peak rates, with still-decent weather and much thinner crowds.
Weather & packing
Depok's dry season still has high humidity and midday sun that can feel oppressive. Pack light cotton clothing and a mosquito repellent — shorts and sandals are fine but bring a rain shell in case of an unexpected tropical downpour.
Live City Briefing — Depok
- The new LRT feeder buses from Depok station to Universitas Indonesia extension start 15 July 2026, cutting transfer time by 10 minutes.
- Margonda Raya road widening restarted in May 2026, causing lane closures east of Pondok Ubud after 9pm — expect noise and detours.
- Jakarta's city government extended odd-even plate restrictions on the Jagorawi toll road through August 2026, affecting drivers from Depok heading north in mornings.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Pondok Ubud, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 3-4 facing the garden or inner courtyard. These are high enough to avoid street noise from Depok's traffic and offer a quieter stay. Ask for a room away from the lift core.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing the street (Jl. Margonda Raya or main road). These will catch motorbike and angkot noise, especially during peak hours. Also avoid rooms next to the lift or service stairwell.
Best views
Best view is from upper-floor rooms facing the garden or pool (if present). Street-facing rooms give a view of Depok's commercial strip, which is busy but not scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 3-4 are the quietest, being above street-level bustle but below any potential roof-level noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Depok is a busy satellite city with heavy motorbike traffic on Jl. Margonda Raya. Expect street noise until late evening. There may also be noise from the hotel's own restaurant or small bar on the ground floor.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Pondok Ubud
Free WiFi available in lobby and common areas; speeds around 5 Mbps download, sufficient for messaging and browsing. Login via password from reception, one device per room.
No lift; property is a single-storey complex of bungalows and garden path access only.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; a few Indonesian daily papers available at reception upon request.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged 50% of nightly rate.
Free storage at front desk for day-use; no luggage room with lockers.
No step-free access; gravel paths and raised thresholds between bungalows. Not wheelchair-accessible.
On-site parking free for guests, about 8 spaces. Nearest public car park at Depok Mall, 1 km away, 5,000 IDR per hour; no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% service charge and 10% government tax added to room rate; no separate city or tourist tax.
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; incidental hold of 200,000 IDR per night taken at check-in via card or cash.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Al Mu'Aawanah (443 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al Hikam (641 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Bilal ISTN (741 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: Mesjid (753 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
UI Park — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Teater Daun — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM Mandiri — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Alfamart — 186 m · ~2 min walk
Pool Bis Kuning — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport or hotel exchange bureaux as they offer poor rates and high fees.
Major credit and debit cards are accepted in malls, hotels, and larger restaurants, but many local warungs (small eateries) and street vendors only take cash. Contactless is growing but not universal; carry cash for daily expenses.
Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 5–10% at mid-range restaurants, and offer Rp10,000–20,000 to hotel porters or cleaning staff for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of local kopi tubruk (strong, sweet coffee) at a warung or street kiosk costs about Rp5,000–10,000.
A filling nasi padang (rice with several side dishes) or nasi campur (mixed rice) at a local eatery runs around Rp15,000–25,000.
A main dish like mie goreng or ayam goreng at a modest restaurant costs about Rp20,000–40,000.
Street food is abundant around Margonda Raya and near universities (e.g., Universitas Indonesia) – look for kaki lima carts selling sate, bakso, or martabak, especially in the evenings.
Budget supermarket chains common here include Indomaret, Alfamart, and Hypermart (in larger malls).
For affordable clothing, shop at local markets such as Pasar Depok or the textile areas near Jalan Margonda. Modern-style cheap clothing also available in malls like Depok Town Square.
Angkot (shared minibus) rides cost about Rp4,000–7,000 per trip within Depok. For airport transfer, take the KRL commuter train from Depok station to Manggarai, then a bus to Soekarno-Hatta – total around Rp30,000–50,000.
Eat at warung instead of cafes for meals under Rp25,000. Use GrabGojek motorbike taxis over taxis for short trips (often cheaper than metered taxis). Buy drinking water in bulk from supermarkets (1.5L bottle ~Rp5,000) rather than from street vendors.
Good to know — Depok
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Emergency Contacts
DepokFor general emergencies, call 112. For local police in Depok, call (021) 7520011. The nearest hospital with 24-hour emergency care is RSUD Kota Depok: (021) 77202311.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Depok, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Pondok Ubud
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM Mandiri — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Stasiun Kota / Lebak Bulus (Jakarta) → Stasiun Lebak Bulus (transfer to ojek/bus)
💡 MRT is clean but only reaches Lebak Bulus. From there, take an online ojek (Gojek/Grab) to Depok for about 30,000 IDR. This combo is faster than a taxi in afternoon traffic.
Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) → Makara Regency Hotel, Depok
💡 Book a fixed-rate taxi from the official counter inside the arrivals hall. Avoid drivers who approach you in the terminal—they often quote double. The journey can take up to 2 hours in peak traffic.
Stasiun Jakarta Kota / Sudirman → Stasiun Depok (Universitas Indonesia)
💡 From central Jakarta, take a red line or yellow line train. Alight at UI station—it's a 5-minute ojek ride to the hotel. Trains get crowded; avoid 7-9am and 5-7pm if you have luggage.
Terminal Depok → Makara Regency Hotel
💡 Use the large green angkot (M06 or M09) heading toward Pancoran. Tell the driver 'Makara Regency'—most know it. Bring small change as drivers rarely have change for large notes.
About Depok
Wikipedia ↗
Depok is a landlocked city in West Java province. It is located directly south of Jakarta, and it is the third largest urban center in the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area after Jakarta and Bekasi, covering an area of about 199.91 km2. Known as a center of education and commerce, the city had a pop...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Pondok Ubud?
Request rooms on floors 3-4 facing the garden or inner courtyard. These are high enough to avoid street noise from Depok's traffic and offer a quieter stay. Ask for a room away from the lift core.
Which rooms should I avoid at Pondok Ubud?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing the street (Jl. Margonda Raya or main road). These will catch motorbike and angkot noise, especially during peak hours. Also avoid rooms next to the lift or service stairwell.
Is Pondok Ubud noisy?
Depok is a busy satellite city with heavy motorbike traffic on Jl. Margonda Raya. Expect street noise until late evening. There may also be noise from the hotel's own restaurant or small bar on the ground floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Pondok Ubud?
Best view is from upper-floor rooms facing the garden or pool (if present). Street-facing rooms give a view of Depok's commercial strip, which is busy but not scenic.
What time is check-in at Pondok Ubud?
Check-in at Pondok Ubud is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Pondok Ubud have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi available in lobby and common areas; speeds around 5 Mbps download, sufficient for messaging and browsing. Login via password from reception, one device per room.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Pondok Ubud?
10% service charge and 10% government tax added to room rate; no separate city or tourist tax.
Where can I eat cheaply near Pondok Ubud?
A filling nasi padang (rice with several side dishes) or nasi campur (mixed rice) at a local eatery runs around Rp15,000–25,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Pondok Ubud?
Angkot (shared minibus) rides cost about Rp4,000–7,000 per trip within Depok. For airport transfer, take the KRL commuter train from Depok station to Manggarai, then a bus to Soekarno-Hatta – total around Rp30,000–50,000.
When is the best time to visit Depok?
June to August for low rainfall and relatively bearable humidity, plus school holidays that keep local attractions lively but not chaotic.
Top Attractions in Depok
💡 Haggle politely—prices are marked up for tourists by about 30%. Best time is late afternoon (4-6pm) when produce is freshest and the crowd peaks.
💡 Go early on Sunday morning when locals gather at the central square—you'll find street food stalls selling pisang goreng and fresh coconut water.
💡 Bring your own mat and snacks; the few benches fill up by 10am. Best visited weekday mornings to avoid crowds.
💡 Entry is only 2,000 IDR (about 13p). Ask the caretaker for the key to the back room—it displays original Cornelis Chastelein manuscripts.
💡 Go on weekdays to avoid the loud music blasting. Entry costs 5,000 IDR (30p). Bring your own towel—rentals are cheap but often damp.